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Framed Dome of Iglesia de La Merced
In today’s photo I managed to share with you two of the most iconic landmarks of Antigua Guatemala: El Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia de La Merced. Also, two of the most common colors: Yellow and blue. All bathed with the warm morning light of the Winter season. I hope you like it. By … Read more
Antigua Abstractions: Cupolas and Domes
I wish y’all a new year full of light, creativity and love. If you would like to get a gorgeous print from any of the photographs from this week, simply tap on the photo to be taken to my Wall Art Print Gallery. I would be honored to have one or more of photographs as wall … Read more
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Church Domes
Here’s another wall art photograph of the main dome of Iglesia de La Merced decoration piece to hang in your home or office walls or to give it as a gift to a loved one. Just tap through to order your high quality prints through self-serving online shop.
San José El Viejo Dome
Always remember to look up, down, left and right. You’ll never know what you will by simple change of perspective.
Close-Up View of Dome from La Merced Church
I wander what those dog figures are guarding. What do you think?
Dome Roof Details at Cafe Barista
All along these 1,124 consecutive entries, I have been compiling a collection of abstract photographs of La Antigua Guatemala with the idea that one day, perhaps, I will have another exhibit called Antigua Abstracta as a follow up to Antigua in Black and White. Anyway, in the mean time, you get to enjoy my findings. … Read more
Dome of San Francisco El Grande Church
Normally, the cathedral is the most important church in a town, but in La Antigua Guatemala, a colonial town full with so many churches, the San Francisco El Grande Church has to be the most important of all. Can you guess why?
Ciudad Vieja Cathedral Dome
In the picture above you can see the dome of the Ciudad Vieja Cathedral; a town four kilometers away from La Antigua Guatemala. Now a little trivia information. Ciudad Vieja was the second settlement of Guatemala City right before they moved it to where La Antigua Guatemala is now. Thus, its name means Old City or Ciudad Vieja in Spanish (check the aerial shots of Ciudad Vieja).
Iglesia de la Merced Dome
On September 1st I brought to you the main entrance to Iglesia de la Merced (Church of Mercy). Here you have another aspect of such an important landmark for Antigua. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / dome / Baroque style / Iglesia de la Merced
Detail of the Façade of Ruinas de San Agustín in Antigua Guatemala
The most recent ruins to open up their doors to the public is Ruinas de San Agustín, located on the corner of 7a avenida norte and 5a calle poniente. Even though they are still working in the restoration, the ruins have open its doors to to the public. Above you can see a detail of … Read more
Pillars of the Lateral Aisle of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
The dome is gone, but the pillars adorned with giant mermaids remain of the lateral aisle of the San Francisco El Grande Church in the southeast of Antigua Guatemala. Come back tomorrow to see a close-up view of one of the giant mermaids carved in each corner of this structure.
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Kitchen cupolas
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cúpulas for cupolas or domes.
Arco de Santa Catalina at Night
The renovation works done to the Arco de Santa Catalina are paying off already. I must say the arch is looking pretty good not only during the day, but also at night. Also, check out some of the Christmas lights installed on the main dome of Iglesia de La Merced at the end of Calle … Read more
Sizing Iglesia La Merced in Antigua Guatemala
Well, we know that Iglesia de La Merced in Antigua Guatemala is huge, but how big is that. Well, if you include a person in the frame next to the temple we can get an idea of how massive this church is, especially if you consider that after you reach the top of the sides, … Read more